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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: "A Speech to the Graduates" through "Highfalutin".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Highfalutin," what feature that he and Amy share embarrasses Sedaris at lunch?
(a) Sagging skin.
(b) Poor posture.
(c) Thinning hair.
(d) Dental problems.

2. In "Highfalutin," what does Sedaris say is the "saddest development in New York" in the last few decades (82)?
(a) The decrease in tourism.
(b) The cleanup of the Time Square area.
(c) The advent of online retail.
(d) The increase in homelessness.

3. What is ironic about Lisa turning out to be the better shooter?
(a) David Sedaris is the one who wanted to go to the gun range, not Lisa.
(b) The instructor clearly believes that David will be the better shooter because he is male.
(c) Their siblings placed bets on the outcome, and David was heavily favored.
(d) David Sederis actually has more experience shooting than does his sister Lisa.

4. In what state are Sedaris and his sister in "Active Shooter"?
(a) Virginia.
(b) North Carolina.
(c) Connecticut.
(d) Florida.

5. In "Highfalutin," to what does Sedaris attribute Hugh agreeing to paint Amy's new apartment?
(a) Hugh is trying to do something nice for Sedaris by helping his sister.
(b) Hugh is trying to make up for recently yelling at Amy.
(c) Amy is secretly a very manipulative person.
(d) Amy is the kind of person people just like to do things for.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the farmhouse that Hugh owns in "Bruised"?

2. In "Hurricane Season," what information does Gretchen habitually irritate Sedaris with?

3. In "Father Time," what does Sedaris say was the hardest part of Lou's hospitalization for the siblings?

4. Where does Sedaris see Olivier working when Oliver is about 20 years old?

5. What family event are the Sedarises anticipating when Lou first falls and has to be hospitalized?

(see the answer key)

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